A spa virgin's guide to massage. From pan pipes to 'special' pants, spa convert Olly Mann explains how to negotiate the minefield of having a massage. Last month, I landed a new job, presenting an overnight radio show. Good fun, but I now see only a few hours of daylight per day.
A slate roof is expensive; slate can cost between $250 and $600 per square (100 square feet), and depending on the complexity of the roof, my labor costs can run as high as $450 per square.Given the high cost of the slate, it's foolish to scrimp on the quality of the other components. slate roof is expensive; slate can cost between $250 and $600 per square (100 square feet), and depending on the complexity of the roof, my labor costs can run as high as $450 per square.
1 Expected to last 50 years or more, a synthetic slate roof is more lightweight and easier to install, and doesn't damage as easily if walked upon. 2  Installing a synthetic slate roof runs around $7-$9 or more a square foot, or about $11,900-$18,900 for an average ranch house with a 1,700-2,100 square foot roof. A 1,700-2,100 square foot roof might cost $17,000-$84,000, depending on the location, the quality of the slate and the complexity of the installation process.